I don’t throw around the word “essential” flippantly. But if you fish spring creeks in places like Pennsylvania, Virginia, or Wisconsin, Mike Heck’s Spring Creek Strategies is essential reading.

There are other excellent books out there covering spring creek fly fishing from a broader perspective, often including the famous, sprawling western rivers. Heck’s writing addresses those waters, too. But his wheelhouse includes those small and medium streams that meander through woods, meadows, and towns. The fish are smart and big, but not super plentiful.  Knowing your stuff matters when fishing on most of these creeks.

The book is clear, concise, and chock full of beautiful photographs. I can’t recommend it enough.

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You can buy  Spring Creek Strategies (along with some great flies) directly from Mike Heck’s website.

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